Alula: Jabal Ikmah in AlUla has been officially inscribed on UNESCO's Memory of the World Register, recognizing it as one of the most significant archaeological sites in northwestern Arabia and home to hundreds of rare Dadanitic inscriptions from the first millennium BCE, representing the largest preserved collection of its kind.
According to Saudi Press Agency, these inscriptions serve as a vital "open library," documenting the social activities, linguistic evolution, and cultural expressions of the Dadanite and Lihyanite civilizations. By preserving dialects and writing styles in their original locations, Jabal Ikmah provides researchers with authentic primary sources for studying the development of ancient Arab kingdoms.
This global recognition is the result of strategic coordination between the Royal Commission for AlUla and the Saudi National Commission for Education, Culture and Science. The UNESCO listing ensures the long-term protection of these invaluable symbols and deepens understanding of human societal development across the Arabian Peninsula.